Scripture for Sunday, December 4 (12/4)

The scripture for today, December 4, isIsaiah 12:4as found in the Old Testament of the Bible:

“In that day you will say: ‘Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; make known among the nations what he has done, andproclaim that his name is exalted.’ “

Do you make known to your part of your nation what God has done for you?

When a friend tells you of a difficulty, do you share what youwent through that was similar, and that God helped get you through it? Are you ready with an easy-to-remember scripture to prove Godcares and God helps?

When someone is sick or bereaved, do you let them know that God hurts just as much when they suffer as whenhe watched his own Son suffer on the cross?

Look back over your life. Make a list of some difficult times you and God made it through. Find an applicable verse and memorize it. Findout what is going on in the lives of your friends, co-workers, neighbors. Then be ready to share your story and what God has done for you. It’s up to each one of us to do this.